Is Gresham or Montgomery Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of FBI data, Montgomery is safer than Gresham (Safety Score 23/100 vs 22/100), with a total crime rate of 2,830 per 100,000 versus 2,837 for Gresham — 0% lower. Gresham has lower rates in 4 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in murder, where Gresham has a 70% lower rate.
Quiz: which of these is MORE DANGEROUS than Gresham, OR?
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Detailed Crime Rate Comparison
| Crime Type | Gresham | Montgomery | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 2,836.9 | 2,829.7 | +7.1 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 410.2 | 594.7 | -184.4 |
| Murder Rate | 5.5 | 18.1 | -12.6 |
| Rape Rate | 57.6 | 6.2 | +51.4 |
| Robbery Rate | 85.0 | 191.5 | -106.5 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 262.2 | 378.9 | -116.7 |
| Property Crime Rate | 2,426.6 | 2,235.1 | +191.5 |
| Burglary Rate | 318.9 | 527.0 | -208.2 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 1,472.8 | 1,341.1 | +131.7 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 635.0 | 367.0 | +268.0 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Gresham or Montgomery safer?
Montgomery is safer with a total crime rate of 2,830 per 100K vs 2,837 for Gresham — a 0% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Gresham has a violent crime rate of 410.2 per 100K while Montgomery has 594.7. Gresham has lower violent crime.
About Gresham, OR
Gresham, Oregon, a city in Multnomah County, is the fourth largest in the state. Once known as "Turkey Town" for its poultry industry, it sits at the eastern edge of the Portland metropolitan area, near the foothills of Mount Hood. With a safety score of 22/100 and a population coverage of 109,452, Gresham has a total crime rate of 2,836.9 per 100,000 residents.
About Montgomery, AL
Montgomery, Alabama, the state capital and "First Capital of the Confederacy," sits along the Alabama River. Its population is approximately 200,000, with a significant African American community. With a safety score of 23/100 and a population coverage of 193,728, Montgomery has a total crime rate of 2,829.7 per 100,000 residents.